The surprising beauty benefits of Dry July

Dry July is just two sleeps away, and I for one am pretty excited to put a ban on the booze!

Having made it through Feb Fast last year, I can attest to the myriad of health benefits and general sense of achievement – not to mention the dollars saved.

At the end of the day, whether you love a glass of wine every night or prefer to save it for special occasions, it’s all about noticing your own drinking habits and the value of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

But what does Dry July have to do with beauty? Well, by avoiding alcohol for a whole month, there are some pretty special beauty buys you can snap up with those saved pennies!

Backyard BBQ

Dry July beer

Six-pack of beers/six-pack of mixers OR Lilysilk Silk Sleep Eye Mask

Girls’ night out

Dry July beer

Three cocktails OR Shanga Sun Glow

After-work drinks

Dry July schooner

Two schooners of beer/two glasses of wine OR Imperial Leather No. 21 Cocooning Madagascan Vanilla and Cacao Handwash 500 mL + Imperial Leather No. 24 Oriental Bloom Cherry Blossom + Vanilla Bodywash

Date night

Dry July wine

One bottle of wine OR Lady Jayne Metal Ponytail Bow + Lady Jayne Metal Ponytail Cuff

Wedding or significant birthday

Dry July champagne

One bottle of French Champagne OR Abeeco Bee Venom Mask

Hen’s party

Dry July champagne

Three tequila shots OR MUD Gel Eyeliner + MUD Volume & Length Mascara

Have you ever done Dry July? Are you surprised by the beauty haul you could save for?

66 Member Comments

Cynful 21 Jul 2017 10:40 AM

3 weeks in and still going strong on my Dry July effort!!! Raising some much needed funds for cancer patients along the way

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AP1992 22 Apr 2017 2:01 PM

very informative. thank you

CherryBlossom 25 Sep 2016 6:03 PM

Nice to see the comparison like this, pretty interesting!

Vivian007 5 Aug 2016 9:20 AM

I like having a few alcoholic beverages once in a while when I'm out with other people but I rarely drink at home. It's crazy how expensive a night of drinking can get! I would MUCH rather a shopping trip and enjoy my haul of goodies than feel sorry for myself after too many drinks the night before haha

Christee330 14 Jul 2016 9:36 PM

Hahaha i love a good bit of alcohol to cheer me up sometimes, but love this idea

neha.gamine 13 Jul 2016 4:56 PM

Thats a great concept, swapping alcohol with beauty buys. I would definitely use the money on beauty products instead of alcohol

Sydneyswans910 13 Jul 2016 3:11 PM

I rarely drink and I honestly save so much money by not having to buy drinks every time I go out!

Neel8888 11 Jul 2016 6:38 PM

For me it's dry everyday :p I almost never consume alcohol just simply because I don't like the taste (sidenote: I also worry it might age me...)

Goldcat 8 Jul 2016 7:52 PM

Even though I have heard the term Dry July advertised, I actually have never met anyone doing it. I guess if you were one to also celebrate Christmas in July then it could clash with the celebrations.

Sam91 8 Jul 2016 6:32 PM

I haven't drank in a while, since i've settled down now. I can afford many more beauty buys without the expensive nights out!

Shop A Everyday 3 Jul 2016 4:42 PM

Yes I love all those bath options, give me a book and I am so happy

Lawliet 3 Jul 2016 11:16 AM

I don't drink...but I still can't afford any of these things! Ahahahaha.

Trish_D 2 Jul 2016 12:50 AM

I'm incredibly proud of our son who has raised quite a lot for Dry July over the last few years. His Dad had a serious cancer issue, thankfully he is in remission, but our son was so impressed with the care his Dad was given as well as the support for me that he wanted to give something back.

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Snailor 2 Jul 2016 12:37 AM

Yes! Alcohol and going out clubbing is so, so expensive (especially when you factor in club entry fees and taxi rides home) - so glad I'm past the partying stage of my life!

freaky 1 Jul 2016 7:22 PM

I dont drink anymore and my skin and all round wellbeing is so much better

bmill229 1 Jul 2016 5:44 PM

I don't drink, so it will be easy.

voievoda 1 Jul 2016 3:08 PM

I don't drink, so can't really do dry july (cause it's like dry forever lol) But that mask does look interesting..

skincare junkie 1 Jul 2016 9:12 AM

I don't drink, unless it is supplied for free in functions. Speaking of which, I work in a toxic industry where unlimited alcohol WILL be supplied in all internal and external functions. It is so wrong.

Jannz 30 Jun 2016 7:02 PM

I'm not a huge drinker. I tend only to drink at work functions or special occasions like weddings, etc.

skitzkitty 30 Jun 2016 5:18 PM

No Dry July for me - I love French Champagne & Red Wine too much!!

Seezora 30 Jun 2016 1:05 PM

I don't drink either. But maybe I should go without chocolate for July. WAIT....what did I just say??

Beth E 30 Jun 2016 12:55 PM

I must say, you've put the bh team to shame, beauties! We love our Friday work drinks... haha. I'm really impressed by the number of you who don't drink at all... not even the odd glass of wine after a tough week! All power to you. xx

misfortune8 30 Jun 2016 8:14 AM

I rarely drink anyway.

BTW, I own the Lady Jayne metal ponytail bow, the ponytail cuff also the semi-cuff not pictured. The ponytail cuff is very heavy if you suffer migraines like me. I love the bow & the semi-cuff & recommend both highly.

Kassalee 30 Jun 2016 7:14 AM

Or you could donate your saved pennies to the reason for Dry July!

Dry July encourages people to give up alcohol for the month of July and raise funds for cancer patients and their families and carers.

Jessica712 30 Jun 2016 7:02 AM

I have been thinking about doing a dry July. I dont drink a lot, just a glass or two but I want to focus on my health.

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